Eight Fathom Cabin
Open — The cabin is currently open and available for reservations year-round through Recreation.gov.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 1 at 2:45PM AKST until March 4 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY WEEK... The active weather pattern continues with split flow developing as an incoming front stalls across the central panhandle, with cold strong northerly outflow winds across the northern inner channels and warmer southerly winds across the southern panhandle. Portions of the central and southern panhandle will see moderate to heavy snowfall through Sunday evening as another surge of moisture pushes into the area. A transition to a rain snow mix is expected through Monday morning for the southern panhandle up to Sumner Strait. Main forecast challenge is potential for temperatures to warm up quicker than expected through Sunday night and into Monday morning with the front moving further north, limiting snowfall accumulations. Another system will bring more accumulating snow to the panhandle Monday night into Tuesday night. The track of this follow up feature could lead to significant swings in snow accumulations from Frederick Sound northward to the Icy Strait corridor. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, Admiralty Island and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...From late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic boundary over the panhandle is expected to continue to linger around Frederick Sound Monday into Tuesday. An approaching system will bring a fresh influx of moisture and moderate to heavy snow to the central panhandle. A more southerly track of this feature could lead to much lower snow totals for communities north of Angoon.
About
Eight Fathom Cabin sits on the north shore of Eight Fathom Bight in the protected waters of Port Frederick, 15 miles southwest of Hoonah, Alaska. Built in 2009, this 15'x17' milled log cabin can accommodate up to 8 people with wooden bunks, a full sleeping loft, table, and benches. The cabin is notable for its ADA accessibility, with a barrier-free 125-foot trail from the beach, an accessible first-level floor, outdoor deck, and toilet. The cabin is accessible only by float plane (30 minutes from Juneau, under 10 minutes from Hoonah) or boat (45 minutes from Hoonah). A marine mooring buoy sits directly in front of the cabin, and a fine gravel beach allows for landing and launching small boats. The cabin is located at the south end of the isolated Eight Fathom Forest road system, within half a mile of the Eight Fathom Marine Access Facility float dock. Port Frederick and Eight Fathom Bight offer exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing, including whales, brown bears, deer, shorebirds, and various small mammals. The area provides excellent access to hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing. Neka Hot Springs is located 9 miles from the cabin via Forest road 8580. This is a primitive facility with no electricity, plumbing, or cell phone coverage. The cabin is heated with a woodstove and firewood is provided. Guests must bring sleeping bags, pads, cook stoves, cooking gear, and food, and pack out all trash.
Directions
Located 15 miles southwest of Hoonah on the north shore of Eight Fathom Bight at the head of Port Frederick. Access is by float plane or boat only: 45-minute boat ride from Hoonah, 30-minute flight from Juneau, or under 10 minutes from Hoonah. A marine mooring buoy is directly in front of the cabin. A fine gravel beach allows landing small boats. The cabin is accessed via a 125-foot barrier-free trail from the beach.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| r10_tongass_hoonah@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 945-3631 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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